By Kathryn Dolan, Chief Public Information Officer • Office of Communication, Education & Outreach When the Court of Appeals of Indiana held a celebratory party for Judge Derek Molter, Chief Judge Cale Bradford jokingly told the room he had decided to deny the transfer! Molter is described by the Judicial Nominating Commission “as possessing a thoughtful, sharp mind” and as a person “who maintains a ste … [Read more...] about Welcoming Indiana’s 111th Justice
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Last Stop: Lebanon – Supreme Court pays tribute to Justice David during his final traveling oral argument
By Cathrin Verano, Special Collection Development Librarian • Office of Communication, Education & Outreach As part of the Indiana Supreme Court’s commitment to making the judicial system accessible and educating Hoosiers about its work, the justices sometimes travel to hear oral arguments in counties across the state. This gives students, press, and members of the public the opportunity to watch the pro … [Read more...] about Last Stop: Lebanon – Supreme Court pays tribute to Justice David during his final traveling oral argument
Avenue for Help
Eviction Task Force works to support landlords and tenants By Hon. Robert R. Altice, Jr. · Court of Appeals of Indiana · Eviction Task Force Chair Housing stability is crucial for landlords, tenants, and the community at large. To consider the needs of each group, on September 13, 2021, the Indiana Supreme Court established the Indiana Eviction Task Force. With a wide range of representation, the group was t … [Read more...] about Avenue for Help
Indiana courts: Fulfilling constitutional promises
By Kathryn Dolan, Chief Public Information Officer · Office of Communication, Education & Outreach The annual State of the Judiciary allows Indiana’s Chief Justice an opportunity to highlight court initiatives and publicly thank justice partners. For Chief Justice Loretta Rush—who delivered her eighth State of the Judiciary on January 12—work on the speech begins much earlier than some people may expect. Sh … [Read more...] about Indiana courts: Fulfilling constitutional promises
No Mountain Too High: Innovation Groups Explore How Courts Can Be Better
Kathryn Dolan, Chief Public Information Officer | Office of Communication, Education & OutreachWhen you reach a summit, it’s only natural to declare victory, but some journeys demand looking for an even higher peak. Exploring what Indiana’s court system can be—how it can best serve the community and resolve disputes fairly and efficiently—means looking for the next mountain to climb. This is exactly what the Supre … [Read more...] about No Mountain Too High: Innovation Groups Explore How Courts Can Be Better